John Henderliter

Canton - John F. Henderliter, 73, of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at the Graham Hospital in Canton.
He was born on April 18, 1941 in Cuba to Claude and Jennie (Bartlett) Henderliter.  They preceded him in death.
Surviving is his sister Julia Smith of Canton and his nieces and nephews.
Also preceding him in death are siblings, Eloise Henderliter, James Henderliter and Dorothy Gilmore. John graduated from East Peoria High School and from Bradley University.
He lived several years in California and worked in data entry for an attorney and also a stock broker firm. He then retired and moved back to Canton.
Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services per John’s request.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society.
To leave online condolences please visit oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Margaret Reissen

Farmington – Margaret E. Reissen, 87, of Farmington, IL passed away at 2:30 PM Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at her residence.
She was born May 28, 1927 in Sedalia, MO to Paul and Lilly (Lind) Fiedler.
Margaret married John Reissen on August 21, 1948 in Sedalia and he died May 31, 1988.
Also preceding her in death were her parents;  son, James A. Reissen Sr.;  grandson, Dennis “Bucky” Smith;  brother, Paul Fiedler; and  sister, Hazel Fiedler.
Surviving are nine children, Margaret Harmon of Sedalia, MO, Clara Johnson of Washington, IL, Catherine (David) Sizek of Norris, Carolyn Herrick of Peoria, John (Connie) Reissen Jr. of Canton, Rose (Bob L.) Smith of Creve Coeur, Norma (Dave) Williams of Fort Myers, FL, Paul Reissen of London Mills, and Robert Reissen of Canton; twenty grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren;  brother, Charles of Sedalia, MO;  step-brother, Robert Brown of Kansas City, MO; and  sisters, Clara Paxton and Mary Mullens both of Sedalia, MO.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Burial of ashes will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Farmington Rescue Squad #1100.
Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Farmington is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Lois Brown

Canton – Lois “Fern” Brown, 94, of Canton, IL passed away at 7:25 AM Monday, March 16, 2015 at Heartland Health Care, Canton.
She was born January 29, 1921 in Pleasant Township, Fulton County, IL to Harry Edgar and Ora May (Hopping) Malott.
Fern married Gerald William Brown on January 11, 1947 in Lewistown and he died on December 20, 2004.
Also preceding her in death were her parents and one sister, Dorothy L. Drumm.
Surviving are 3 daughters, Betty Jean Brown of Perkinston, MS, Beverly Kay Harness of Lees Summit, MO, and Gerri Sue Brown of Springfield, MO; 2 grandchildren, Tabitha Brown and Taylor Harness; 2 step-grandchildren, Chelsea Harness and Maile McCoy; 1 great grandson, William Harness; 4 step great grandchildren; and two sisters, Irene Malott and Gladys Malott both of Canton.
Fern was a seamstress, babysitter, and enjoyed doing handicrafts.
Services will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 19th at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, Canton where visitation will be one hour prior.  Jeff Thayer will officiate.
Burial will be in Summum Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
To view Fern’s memorial DVD and submit online condolences to the family please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

Kenneth Green

Canton – Kenneth D. “Ken” Green, 77, of Canton, died at 3:50 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Graham Hospital in Canton.
He was born on November 26, 1937 in Bernadotte to Delno Green and Mary (VanFossen) Johnson.
He married Melvina Z. Burcky in Vermont, IL on June 5, 1958. She survives.
Other survivors include his daughter Kathryn (John) Gumpper of Salt Lake City, Utah, four grandchildren, Eric (Rachel) Barton, Ryan (Jennie) Barton, Kathryn (Kyle) McLellan and Christopher Gumpper, four great-grandchildren Chaska Barton, Micah Barton, Kaleb Barton and Marley Rae Barton, one brother Charles Norman (Nobuko) Green of Vermont, and foster daughter Monica Tomich.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings Betty Harris, Melba Stambaugh, Doris Munson and Lloyd Green.
Ken retired from Caterpillar Inc. Mapleton Plant in 1993 as a power truck operator after 30 years, and was a proud member of UAW #974.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving with the 101st Airborne “Screaming Eagles” from 1956-59.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 19 at the First Presbyterian Church in Canton, where visitation will be held one hour prior. Rev. Tim Bauler will officiate. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at Vermont Cemetery, following a funeral brunch.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Fulton County.
To view Ken’s tribute or post condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Harold Zessin

Peoria – Harold R. Zessin, 92, of Peoria, IL passed away at 12:15 PM Monday, March 16, 2015 at Sunset Manor Nursing Home, Canton.
He was born February 1, 1923 in Trivoli to Ernest and Ella (Schubert) Zessin.  He married Ruby M. Garrison on March 18, 1944 in Fairview and she died on July 15, 2014.
Also preceding him in death were his parents; step-great grandson, Tyler; 2 brothers; and 1 sister.
Surviving are his daughter, Marjorie Musgrave of Peoria; 2 grandchildren, Suzanne (Doug) Mendyke and Michael (Laura) Rakers; 3 great granddaughters, Amanda, Kristen, and Megan; 1 step great grandson, Trent; 1 step great-great granddaughter, Addison; and 1 sister, Martha Morby of Galesburg.
Harold had farmed for 70 + years in Trivoli.                                                        
He was a member of Mt. Zion “Penn Ridge” Church.
Harold was a jack of all trades and could fix anything.
Services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 21st at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Farmington where visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM Friday, March 20th.  Rev. Gary Schmidt will officiate.
Burial will be in Penn Ridge Cemetery, Trivoli.
Memorials may be made to Logan-Trivoli Fire Protection District or Mt. Zion “Penn Ridge” Church.
To view Harold’s memorial DVD and submit online condolences to the family, please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

James Campbell

Canton –James Campbell, 72, of Canton, died at 2:26 a.m. Sunday, March 16, 2015 at Heartland Health Care Center in Canton.
He was born on June 6, 1942 in Browning to Charles and Fay (Faler) Campbell.
He married Miriam J. Nelson on September 3, 1960 in Macomb.  She preceded him in death.
Other survivors include two sons Lance (Monica) Campbell of Philo and Kevin Campbell of Cuba, 4 grandchildren Solara, Kristin, Brandi and Cameron, 1 great grandchild Audrey, brothers, Charlie Campbell of Havana, Dallas Campbell of Bushnell, David Campbell of Macomb and George Campbell of Roseville. He was also preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter Mitzi Gay, brother Vern and sister Jessie Shumaker.
James served in the U.S. Army and later work for Caterpillar retiring in 2008.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be held one hour prior.
Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton.
Memorials may be made to Heartland Health Care in Canton.
To view James’ video tribute or post condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Bill Crenshaw

Name:    Bill Crenshaw                                Age:    57
Address:    Bushnell, Illinois, formerly of Bader, IL
Date of Death:    Sunday, March 15, 2015         Time:   2:52 a.m.    
Place:        OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL
Date of Birth:    June 1, 1957        Place:    Rushville, IL
Parents:    Denver and Verona (Hendricks) Crenshaw
Survivors:    Brother- Raymond (and Georgianna) Crenshaw of Bader, IL
        Sister- Cheryl (and Mike) Frank of Beardstown, IL
        Brother- James (and Barb) Crenshaw of Bader, IL  
Preceded by:     parents
Memberships:   Attended the Bader Christian Church
Services:       Graveside service at 11 am on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Bader Cemetery in            Bader, IL
Place:          Bader Cemetery, Bader, IL
Visitation:          6 to 8 pm on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at the Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL.  Cremation rites will be accorded following visitation.
Interment:     Bader Cemetery, Bader, IL
Services By:      Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, IL. Online condolences may be given            to the family at www.shawgomemorialhome.org